James Balanoff papers, 1973-1981.

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James Balanoff papers, 1973-1981.

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Announcements, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and other papers related to James Balanoff's work with United Steelworkers of America, District 31 (Indiana and Illinois). Notable are items about his campaigns for president of Local 1010 against Babe Lopez in April 1976, and for director of District 31 against Jack Parton in May 1981. Other topics include foreign imports, quotas, price increases, pollution, and improvements in the manufacturing of steel. Also included are materials related to layoffs, union strikes, and negotiations.

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Balanoff, James.

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United Steelworkers of America. Local 1010 (East Chicago, Ind.)

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Lodge 1010 (later Local 1010) was the product of the 1937 merger of two lodges that represented workers at Inland Steel. In 1942, Inland Steel became the first of the little steel companies to sign a contract with the United Steelworkers of America. From the description of United Steelworkers of America, Local 1010 (East Chicago, Ind.) calendars, 1986-1987. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 217276989 ...

United Steelworkers of America. District 31

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District 31 of the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) coordinated the activities of local unions in Chicago and northwestern Indiana from the inception of the USWA in1942 until district restructuring in 1995. From the description of United Steelworkers of America, District 31 records, 1941-1990. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 607096533 ...